CANTERBURY PRESS

A new, enlarged edition of the groundbreaking 'No Women in Holy Orders?', gathering historical evidence to show that women were ordained as deacons in the first ten centuries of the Church, and identifiying over 120 known female deacons.

This much-requested follow-up to Sounding the Seasons offers a sequence of 50 sonnets that focus on many passages in the Gospels: the Beatitudes, parables and miracles, teachings on the Kingdom, and the 'hard sayings' - Jesus' challenging demands with which we wrestle.

For anyone seeking an accessible introduction to Christian pastoral care, this short guide offers a practical introduction to caring for congregations and communities.

Until relatively recently a Church of England funeral was the default option of the majority of the British population. This is no longer the case. Exploring what makes a good funeral, Robert Atwell suggests many practical ways in which the church can become better at conducting funerals and engaging with those who seek pastoral support.

A new collection from popular cartoonist Dave Walker. From tables of churchgoing types to startling revelations of what people are thinking about during prayers, plus what actually happens to all those yoghurt pots collected for holiday club, these perfectly-observed cartoons will bring a smile to the face of any churchgoer.

In the wake of scandals involving high-profile Christian leaders in the UK, US and beyond, Perfectly Ordinary calls for a return to an authentic, Christ-centred approach to leadership that values humility, faithfulness, prayer, and genuine pastoral care over sensationalism.

Playing in the Dust offers a fresh, engaging take on the creation stories, inviting readers to explore these ancient narratives in a new light. Through short, conversational chapters, David Runcorn explores key questions about human identity, calling, temptation, rest, and more, helping readers reconnect with the playful wisdom of Genesis.

Plough Sunday, Rogation and Harvest are hugely important for churches serving rural communities. Ploughshares and First Fruits provides fresh ideas for keeping the established festivals, with ready-to-use, participative liturgies that engage all the senses, appeal to all ages and give small churches a round-the-year resource.